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Flowers Foods Considers Selling Off Brands in Comprehensive Review Flowers Foods CEO Ryals McMullian has announced a “comprehensive review” of the company’s operations, supply chain, and financial strategy. This could potentially lead to the sale of certain brands in the…

The acquisition news that has been making waves in the beverage industry is the purchase of organic food and plant-based drink maker SunOpta by Dutch beverage giant Refresco. This deal, valued at $1.1 billion, sees Refresco acquiring SunOpta for $6.50…

McIlhenny Company, the maker of Tabasco, is taking legal action against Stoli Vodka, alleging that the new spicy vodka from the alcohol company has packaging similar to the iconic hot sauce brand. This lawsuit comes as Tabasco introduces a similar…

Dive Brief: Mark Anthony Group founder and CEO Anthony Von Mandl is stepping down as head of the White Claw maker after more than 50 years. He will remain with the company as chairman, according to an email sent to…

Mondelēz International, the company behind Oreo cookies, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz, and Perfect Bar, has developed a cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence tool called AIDA (AI + Data). This innovative tool, created at a cost of over $40 million, empowers Mondelēz to…

Marzetti is focusing on expanding AI adoption following a major ERP overhaul, according to CIO Liam Durbin. The previous project laid the foundation for further modernization and innovation at the Ohio-based food company. “We are absolutely locked and loaded for…

Key Takeaways: Flowers Foods, known for brands like Wonder Bread, announced the appointment of D. Anthony Scaglione as its new CFO, effective January 1. He will succeed Steve Kinsey, who is retiring at the end of the year. Scaglione’s appointment…

Key Points: Mars is using gene-editing CRISPR technology from Pairwise to enhance cocoa plants and combat climate challenges and disease pressure in the chocolate industry. The global cocoa shortage has led to significant price increases for chocolate, prompting companies like…

Exciting news in the beverage industry as Generous Brands announces the acquisition of popular kombucha brand Health-Ade for a whopping $500 million. Health-Ade has quickly become a favorite among consumers, with its fermented fizzy tea offering probiotics and immune-boosting antioxidants…

Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing, and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get…